Punjab Police Clash With Protesting Students Outside LPU
· India · India Today, Hindustan Times
Students protesting outside Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab's Phagwara clashed with police on Sunday. The violence followed rumours of an alleged gang rape and a student's death by suicide. Police vehicles were damaged and set on fire, and several police personnel were injured. The university denied the rape allegations, calling them false and fabricated. Punjab Police registered an FIR and formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident. Around 2,000 students gathered near the girls’ hostel late on Saturday, leading to property damage and traffic disruptions.
Why it matters
The violence affects students and staff at LPU, and the rumours have sparked widespread unrest in the region. The police investigation will determine the truth behind the allegations and the extent of the damage.
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